Vintage Chore Shirt - Blue

Editors Notes

Deep blue workwear-style shirt in a subtle herringbone weave, featuring a band/mandarin collar with a single neck button, full button front, and one large square chest patch pocket with clipped lower corners; relaxed, boxy cut with long sleeves and a back yoke with center pleat.

Blue work shirts like this trace back to early-to-mid 20th century industrial uniforms, where sturdy cotton twill and herringbone weaves were favored for durability and ease of laundering. The band-collar detail nods to utilitarian European workshop and chore garments, designed to sit comfortably under aprons or outer layers. Over time, these pieces became collectible for their honest construction, rich indigo/blue tones, and the way they fade with wear. In modern wardrobes, they’re worn as an easy overshirt alternative—perfect with denim, fatigues, or tailored trousers for that clean workwear-meets-minimalist look.

Size & Fit

2XL

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 27 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 30 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good